POLICE are appealing for help to identify prolific graffiti taggers targeting buildings, bus stops and motorway bridges.

Residents across Southampton, Hedge End, Eastleigh, and Portsmouth might be familiar with the graffiti tags DMOE and CB.

Their urban artwork has been popping up across Hampshire's cities more frequently during the last year.

Daily Echo: Photos of graffiti across Hedge End.Photos of graffiti across Hedge End. (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)

The tags have been seen on buildings, street signs, bus stops, and even on fencing and bridges along the M27.

Now, police are appealing to the public to help identify the culprits.

A spokesperson from the force said: "Ultimately graffiti falls under the offence of criminal damage and like any criminal offence, we would always encourage you to report that to us.

Daily Echo: Photos of graffiti across Hedge End.Photos of graffiti across Hedge End. (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)

"We do not clean up the graffiti, but we do actively scope the area for CCTV, speaking with residents and ultimately look to positively ID the individuals committing the offence.

"As always, you can report by calling 101, visiting https://orlo.uk/fKgyM or by calling 999 in an emergency."

Officers added that although they do not clean up the graffiti, people looking to have graffiti removed can contact Eastleigh Borough Council.